Estimator – Piling / Ground Engineering

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist Piling and Ground Engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to work on projects across the South. The successful candidate will manage estimating services, prepare tenders, and liaise with clients and departments. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of UK geotechnical experience, a relevant degree, and strong computer skills in Excel and project management tools.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of key standard forms of contract (ICE, ICC, NEC).
• Knowledge of company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess enquiries and complete CR10’s.
• Prepare tenders and ensure submissions meet deadlines.
• Liaise with various departments and clients.

Skills

Understanding of geotechnical and environmental industries

UK Geo-environmental experience (5+ years)

Excellent computer skills (Excel, Project)

Ability to negotiate with clients

Education

Degree qualified

Registration with appropriate professional body

Tools

GIS plant capabilities

Lotus Databases

Job description

Estimator – Piling / Ground Engineering

Salary: £38k = £53k + pkg

Location: Surrey

Regions: London, Surrey

A specialist Piling and Ground Engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to work on multi discipline piling and ground engineering projects across the South.

Based out of their southern office in Surrey the successful candidate will be responsible to provide an estimating service, assisting in the procurement of contracts in accordance with the company estimating procedures. Involved with both Site Investigation and GES business streams.

Duties Consist of:

• To undertake the initial assessment of enquiries, completion of CR10’s
• To prepare tenders using company risk assessments, progress calculators and calculation sheets that are commercially competitive and qualified where necessary
• To deliver timely submissions meeting agreed deadlines
• To complete tender stage programmes
• To obtain accurate and up to date materials and sub-contractor quotations
• To liaise with the Commercial, Operations, Proposals and Technical departments to maximise beneficial opportunities and reduce risk to SEGL
• To liaise with potential Clients & Engineers providing information and solutions
• To maintain the Enquiry Database with up to date information e.g. tender follow up records & updating enquiry status.
• To assist other estimators and regional office managers with completion of bids as required
• To prepare hand-over packages

The ideal Candidate must have:

• Good understanding of the geotechnical and environmental industries.
• 5yrs +UK Geo-environmental experience.
• Degree qualified and registration with appropriate professional body.
• Understanding of key standard forms of contract (ICE, ICC, NEC), standard specifications and methods of measurement.
• Knowledge of GIS plant capabilities.
• Knowledge of company procedures
• Excellent computer skills particularly Excel, Project and company Lotus Databases
• Ability and willingness to negotiate with Clients both by telephone and at meetings in order to secure work

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